Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City's student population of 423 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 91% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
60%
42%
White
20%
41%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City's ranking?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is ranked #852 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
423 students attend Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City offer ?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City part of?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City located?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 9 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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